Suppression of Human Rights in Russia
The United States is deeply troubled by the ongoing suppression of human rights in Russia.
Statement on Gender Equality and the International Day on Combating Violence Against Women
Today we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, which launches the “16 Days of Activism Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence.
On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
We remain deeply concerned by reports of unusual Russian military activity near Ukraine.
Response to the Special Representative and Coordinator on Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings, Val...
The United States welcomes OSCE Special Representative and Coordinator on Combating Trafficking in Human Beings Val Richey back to the Permanent Council.
OSCE Group of Friends on Safety of Journalists on the Report of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of...
We remain deeply concerned by the targeting of women journalists, online and offline, and thankful to the RFoM and her staff for their continued focus…
Response to the Report of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
The United States takes freedom of the press seriously and is thankful for the invaluable role journalists play in a free society.
The 28th OSCE Ministerial Council | #OSCEMC2021
Find out more about OSCE Ministerial Council.
Remarks to Participants of OSCE Briefing on the Extrabudgetary Project on combating corruption in South-Eastern...
Combating corruption is central to the OSCE’s mandate and the organization’s comprehensive view of security.
Response to the Secretary General’s Thematic Report on Afghanistan
We definitely support the idea of the OSCE finding a way to use our mandate to be responsive to the situation that we see in…
Statement in Response to the Minsk Group Co-Chairs, Personal Representative of the CIO on the Minsk Conference,...
We are committed to helping the sides find comprehensive solutions to all remaining issues related to or resulting from the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
Joint Statement On The Situation In Belarus
Belarus must cease these actions, commit to regional stability, abide by international law, and reestablish good relations with its neighbors. This can be the only path forward.
On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
We call on Russia to allow the SMM to fulfill its mandate and monitor throughout Ukraine.
Response to the Address of the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions
The suffering and hardships faced by people living in conflict-affected areas of Georgia have gone on for far too long.
On Local Elections in Georgia
As a start, we urge Georgia’s leaders to enact and implement all the remaining reforms recommended by ODIHR, the Venice Commission, and other international experts.
Right of Reply to EU on Death Penalty
President Biden supports legislatively ending the death penalty at the federal level and incentivizing states to do so as well.
Joint Statement of the OSCE Group of Friends for Safety of Journalists
Violence and the threat of violence against journalists and other media actors are on the rise.
Right of Reply to Belarus on the Invocation of the Vienna Mechanism on Belarus
It is unfortunate that we no longer have our Public Affairs Section or our USAID offices in Minsk, because these were opportunities for dialogue.
Invocation of the Vienna Mechanism on Belarus
We remain deeply concerned by the Lukashenka regime’s continued repressive actions to silence dissent and crack down on civil society, as evidenced by decisions taken…
